Brilliant South American gecko
Species of lizard
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The brilliant South American gecko (Gonatodes ceciliae), also known commonly as the brilliant clawed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is native to northern South America.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Gonatodes |
| Species: | G. ceciliae |
| Binomial name | |
| Gonatodes ceciliae Donoso-Barros, 1966 | |
Etymology
The specific name, ceciliae, is in honor of Cecilia Donoso-Barros, who is the daughter of Chilean herpetologist Roberto Donoso-Barros.[2]
Geographic range
Habitat
Description
Only males of Gonatodes ceciliae have brilliant coloration. Females are grayish brown, with darker blotches.[1]
Behavior
Diet
Gonatodes ceciliae preys upon small arthropods[1] and small snails.[4]
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